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Across the country radio stations are reaching out to their listeners and, in return, listeners are reaching back. Here you can read how stations are keeping their communities connected through email, newsletters, website stories, editorials and more. There is also a section where you can read Feedback Radio Cares has received from broadcasters.

You can also read listener email and messages from International broadcasters. Please note: To protect the privacy of your listeners, listener emails do not include the individual’s name or email address.

Read How Stations Are Supporting Our Military

Boston's 96.9 FM Talk invites listeners to send letters to troops fighting the War Against Terrorism.
Greater Media's WTKK, 96.9 FM Talk, launches "Letters from Home"

Chicago's Windy 100 helping listeners send video messages to troops stationed overseas
Bonneville's WNND, Windy 100, has partnered with the Give Thanks America program to help citizens offer thanks and support to the men and women in uniform who protect our freedoms and the American way of life…from the military deployed in harm's way, to the brave fire fighters and police who keep our cities safe.

ABC's Los Angeles Stations Provide Holiday Messages for Military Personnel while Parent Disney Becomes USO Sponsor
ABC Radio has joined forces with the Voice of America and the Army Broadcasting Service to provide holiday messages to military based overseas, as well as messages of goodwill for people worldwide.

GorillaForce.com Provides Holiday Music Channel for Armed Forces Stationed Around the World
Sprint Communications is also providing a toll-free number citizens can call to record Holiday Greetings to military personnel to be included in the music presentation.

WBAP, Dallas, Promoting Operation Enduring Freedom Letter-Writing Campaign
ABC's WBAP joins effort to encourage school children to send letters to servicemen and servicewomen on the 11th of each month.

KUDL Kansas City Collecting Holiday Greetings for Military
Entercom's KUDL asks its listeners to write "Dear Soldier" letters and cards to US military posted overseas.

Read About Station Fundraising Efforts and More

Citadel's New Mexico Cluster reports over $200,000 raised since 9/11
KKOB, Citadel's Albuquerque News/Talk leader, reports New Mexico citizens have donated over $200,000 so far to various relief efforts. Station website includes variety of links to help listeners contribute and communicate.

WOR Radio network financial talk show hosts, Ken and Daria Dolan, establish 9/11 Scholarship Fund
Fund will provide scholarships for children of people who perished in 9/11 terrorist attacks. Fundraiser scheduled for January 29, 2002.

WQXR New York to underwrite annual holiday concert threatened with cancellation due to 9/11 terrorist attacks
Classical WQXR steps up and saves a nearly 300-year old New York Holiday Tradition.

Spanish Broadcasting System hosts SuperStar Gala in New York to benefit Various Charities
Stars come together to perform in December 9 show at Madison Square Garden.

Maine Broadcasters Have Raised Over $1.4 Million for The Red Cross since 9/11/01
The Maine Association of Broadcasters reports that together, Maine TV and Radio stations have raised $1,464,096 to help people affected by the tragedies of 9/11/01. Here you can read all the details, station by station.

WZPL Indianapolis holds Jingle Jam to Benefit Victims' Families
Z99.9, WZPL, partners with Clear Channel Entertainment to host fundraiser featuring "Barenaked Ladies" and others.

Saga Communications' WZID and WQLL support telethon for the Red Cross
Manchester, New Hampshire stations simulcast telethon and hold donation event at local mall and help raise over $1,125,000 in two days.

WQAL Infinity Cleveland set up fund for firefighters
WQAL FM teamed up with the Northern Ohio Firefighters Association to set up a fund for the New York City Fire Department and raised over $10,000.

Detroit Clear Channel Stations Come Together to support "Detroit Radio for Relief"
WDFN AM, WJLB FM, WKQI FM, WLLC FM, WMXD FM, WNIC FM and WXDX AM raised over $750,000 in two days.

Bonneville DC raises funds for Washington Family Relief Fund
Bonneville's WTOP AM/FM sponsored fund to help families of those killed and injured in Pentagon attack.

Sudbury Broadcast Group raises "spare change" for the Red Cross
KHLS, KQDD, KLCH AM, KAMJ and KOSE AM join forces.

KLSC - Star 92.9 - Missouri - Zimmer Broadcasting
Star 92.9 helped raise over $133,000 for the American Red Cross.

WFSY - Panama City, FL (Clear Channel) Deluged with Bears
A teddy bear drive that expected 40-50 of the stuffed toys ended up with over 100 times that amount.

WIXY/WKIO/WLRW Champaign raise over $340,000 for the Red Cross
Saga's Champaign cluster devotes 18 hours onair to fundraising.

KNDD Seattle hosts "Scare and Care" to Benefit The Red Cross
Entercom's Alternative 1077 The End presents a Halloween concert with Nickelback

WCLV-AM and FM - Cleveland, OH
Stations join the Andrews School to raise over $250,000 for the Red Cross.

KABC, KLOS, KDIS AM and KSPN AM - ABC Radio - Los Angeles -
ABC Radio, TV and the LA Dodgers and Anaheim Angels joined forces to raise over $1 million in two days.

KBRQ, KCKR, KWTX AM, KWTX and WACO - Waco - (Clear Channel) hold candlelight vigil
Stations unite to host vigil at local stadium to help community cope with tragedy September 12.

WBAB AM and WJLI FM - Long Island - (Cox) raise $600,000 for the Red Cross.
Station personnel worked round-the-clock to collect necessary supplies for rescue workers while raising needed funds.

WJBC/WBNQ/WBWN Bloomington, IL unite to raise funds
Citadel's Bloomington cluster raises $778,000 in five days.

WGRD - Grand Rapids - (Regent Communications) teams with WOOD TV to raise money for the New York Relief Fund
Thirteen hour marathhon broadcast raises $665,000 in one day.

KCFY Yuma, Arizona
KCFY teamed up with a local sign company and passed out flag banners while raising money for the New York City Firefighters' 911 Relief Fund.

Radio Personalities and Artists to Participate in October 20th "Volunteers for America" Concert
Radio Personalities, including Cox Radio's Lex and Terry, are volunteering to participate in this star-studded event designed to raise funds for organizations assisting victims of the 9/11/01 tragedy.

KNDD - Seattle - September 13, 2001
Following Tuesday’s tragic events, 1077 The End has joined with other Seattle radio stations to collect money to aid the relief efforts of the American Red Cross.

WTKK - Boston - September 13, 2001
WTKK joins with The United Way to support the September 11th Fund.

ABC Dallas - September 14, 2001
In just three days, ABC Dallas raised over $750,000.

KLOS - Los Angeles - September 14, 2001
KLOS invites its listeners to participate in its Disaster Relief Drive at Dodger Stadium.

KIRO - Seattle - September 17, 2001
KIRO Seattle supports The American Red Cross and the Seattle Radio Relief Fund.

KMTT - Seattle - September 17, 2001
KMTT Seattle participates in area fundraiser that nets over $237,000.

KUBE - Seattle - September 20, 2001
KUBE Seattle participates in local fundraising drive that generates over $250,000 for the Red Cross.

Entercom Communications Establishes Victims' Relief Fund
Entercom Communications has launched a new fundraising effort, the Entercom Victims' Relief Fund, to help victims of the terrorist attacks on America. This link includes a personal message from the Chairman and President of Entercom, Joseph and David Field.

KNDD - Seattle - September 20, 2001

KPWR - Los Angeles - September 24, 2001

Howard Stern - Syndicated - September 24, 2001
Stern's show raises over $1,000,000 in one day.

Boston Radio Market Unites to Help Families
Radio Ink reports the "Walk for Unity" will take place Saturday, 10/6/01

American Flag Giveaway to support Red Cross - KSFO San Francisco - 10/2/01
KSFO is giving away American flags suitable for display on the antenna of your automobile in return for a donation to the American Red Cross. Simply send a SASE to KSFO. We'll leave the size of your donation to the American Red Cross up to your heart and your ability to give. - Thank you, KSFO

FastChannel Network supports "America: A Tribute to Heroes" through the donation of spot distribution services
Over 10,000 radio stations participated in this unprecedented broadcast event.

WTBF AM/FM Troy, Alabama
WTBF is working with all organizations to help in their community.

Entercom Rochester produces telethon "Give a Dollar, Make a Difference"
Entercom's four Rochester stations teamed up with a local TV station on Sunday, September 16th and aired an eight hour telethon to raise money for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

WKRX FM and WRXO AM - Roxboro, NC - broadcast three-day live remote for the Red Cross
Stations raise over $20,000 selling ribbons and flags for the Red Cross Relief Fund.

Clear Channel's Hartford cluster hosts community vigil and collects supplies and funds
WHCN/WKSS/WMRQ/WPOP/WWYZ Hartford unites with police and fire departments and government officials.

Journal's Omaha stations raise over $200,000 in two days.
KEZO, KSRZ, KMXM, KQCH, KKCD, KOSR AM, KOMJ AM and KBBX AM, less than two hours after the attack, set up drop off sites and start fundraising.

WNSW AM - New York (Multicultural Radio Broadcasting) gives out flags and establishes fund
The Chinese language station gave out 200,000 American flags and established a relief fund that so far has raised over one million dollars.

Citadel Colorado Springs raises over half a million dollars for the Red Cross in one day
Citadel's five stations raise $515,000 on September 13.

KOMO AM, KVI AM and KPLZ - Seattle - (Fisher) launch fund drive
Stations raise more than $219,000 for the Red Cross to help victims of the tragedy.

Clear Channel and CMT Benefit Concert
Clear Channel And Country Music Television Will Put On Benefit Concert For Victims of 9/11.

Beasley helps raise $850,000 in eight cities to help victims of terrorist attacks.
Stations in eight cities across the country conduct numerous fundraisers to collect needed funds.

Clear Channel South Florida holds blood drives
Three stations held blood drives at the stations on September 12.

KRBE - Houston - (Susquahanna) hosts live broadcast event to raise funds for the American Red Cross
Station partners with Kroger stores to raise funds throughout city.

Infinity Chicago cluster raises more than one million dollars
Seven Chicago stations team with WBBM TV (CBS) and launch fund to benefit "Together We Stand".

WKRT AM and WIII raise over $35,000 for the Red Cross
Citadel Cortland, NY and Cortland/Ithaca stations hold relief drive for the Red Cross.

Sudbury Broadcast Group raises "spare change" for the Red Cross
KHLS, KQDD, KLCH AM, KAMJ and KOSE AM join forces to raise over $8,000 for the Red Cross.

WSJZ New Orleans holds benefit concert for Red Cross Relief Fund
WSJZ raises over $23,000 with local musicians.

Read How Stations Covered the Events and Helped Their Communities

91X San Diego has added a page to their website full of resources to help people cope and communicate
Clear Channel's San Diego Rock station, 91X, is providing an ongoing resource to its community through a new webpage titled "Give Peace A Chance."

Cox Radio Birmingham holds prayer vigil
Cox Radio's Birmingham cluster hosted a prayer vigil September 13 that was simulcast on all seven stations.

WSBA - York, PA - Response to the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11/01
Read how the staff at Susquahanna's WSBA met the challenge step-by-step to keep their listeners informed and connected in York, Pennsylvania.

WIBW Topeka - 97 Country - Morris Communications
WIBW, 97 Country, posted a myriad of content to help its community stay informed and connected. The page included downloadable graphics, flag etiquette, video tributes, listener poetry and more.

99X and Q100 - Susquahanna - Atlanta Responds to its Community and the Nation
To date, 99X and Q100 have raised more than $450,000 for Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts. Read how 99X and Q100 supported their communities through a series of live broadcasts, public service announcements, support and supplies for the relief effort, American Flag stickers and window cards and more...including a fundraising calendar featuring Atlanta firefighters.

Read Station Emails

WXSS - KISS FM - Milwaukee, WI - September 15, 2001
Subject: Helping Our Heroes

EMMIS Communications - September 11, 2001
Subject: EMMIS Reaches Out to Help

WBACH (WBQW) Kennebunk, ME - September 11, 2001
Subject: Our National Tragedy

WSNY - Columbus, OH - September 12, 2001
Subject: Sunny 95 Victim Help

KUIC - Vacaville, CA - September 13, 2001
Subject: 9-11...this week...

Zimmer Radio Group - Southern Illinois - September 14, 2001
Letter from Rusty James, Operations Manager

WSNY - Columbus, OH - September 14, 2001
Subject: God Bless America

WBZA - Rochester, NY - September 14, 2001
Subject: How you can help...

WBZU - Madison, WI - September 14, 2001
Subject: How can I help?

WBIG - Washington, DC - September 14, 2001
Subject: A Special Message from Oldies 100

KING FM - Seattle - September 14, 2001
Subject: [unknown]

Read Listener Emails

WIBW (97 Country) - Topeka
Read poems sent to 97 Country by listeners about the attack of 9/11/01.

WBQW - Kennebunk, ME
Their listener received a birthday greeting on September 13th, and responded

WIBW - 97 Country - Topeka
Read email listeners sent to the station as the tragedy unfolded and in the days that followed.

KYYS - Kansas City
A listener in KC offers a helping hand

Message Board for 9/11/01 Listeners Discussions - WZPL Indianapolis

To KABC - Los Angeles, CA

Read Station Newsletters

NYMRAD Newsletter (New York Market Radio) - 9/21/01

WZPL - Indianapolis - September 17, 2001

WMMO - Orlando - September 18, 2001

WTKK Boston "FM Talk" 9/24/01

Read Messages from International Broadcasters

Here you can read messages sent to the NAB from broadcasters all over the world expressing their concern for the victims and support of the United States and her broadcasting community.

Special thanks to Terri Rabel at the NAB for sending Radio Cares this information.

Germany's Antenne Sachsen's listeners respond to crisis in New York City
Antenne Sachsen invited listeners to paint sunflowers to send to injured people in New York City hospitals. Area children painted the sunflowers and DHL donated the services to send the artwork to New York. Thank you to Hermann Hohenberger of Nuernberg, Germany for this submission, and for helping to spread the word about www.radiocares.org in Germany through the German broadcasters' organization, www.broadcast-future.de. Mr. Hohenberger's note said "best regards and best wishes for the American people and your work. We are with you."

Messages from the International Broadcast Community
The NAB has been flooded with messages of support and condolence from broadcasters worldwide. Click on the link above to read greetings, well-wishes and expressions of hope, concert and support from International broadcasters to their friends in America.

Read News Stories and Press Releases about Radio Cares

The Radio Advertising Bureau responds with courses designed to help stations during difficult economic times
The RAB adds courses to its Training Academy focusing on "Selling During Times of Military Action and Economic Recession."

The Conclave Learning Conference Supports Radio Cares and its Mission and Urges Broadcasters to Participate

The Southern California Broadcaster's Association Praises SoCal Radio Response to September 11

Read Other Industry Resources

Radio Ink
Read Editor Ed Ryan's Editorial, "A Tragedy That United An Industry," from the "Radio Shows Its Colors" commemorative issue of Radio Ink. Ed's story highlights several station's efforts to keep their communities connected and also contains stories of tremendous listener response.

FMQB - September 12, 2001

RBR - September 14, 2001

RAB Public Service Announcements
Recently the Radio Advertising Bureau produced PSAs for blood drives & disaster relief. You can read the RAB's press release about the PSAs, which were distributed nationally after the attacks, by clicking above. Please contact Lisa M. Ingrassia at the RAB if you have any questions.
Lisa M. Ingrassia Marketing Associate Radio Advertising Bureau Lisa@rab.com 212-681-7212

Read Feedback to Radio Cares

Message from Singer/Songwriter Finney Premkumar, which includes song lyrics to "Let Freedom Reign."

Message from Charlie Profit, of WTNY AM Hartford and www.cabradio.com

Message from Paul Maloney, Editor of RAIN

Message from Jared Nieuwenhuis of FastChannel Network

Message from Robert Piper of Piper Times

Message from Mike at Positive Productions

Read How Radio is Helping Hurricane Kantrina Victims

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